Future-proof smartphone, TV & laptop worth investing in

The world of gadgets is an ever-changing one. ET recommends the future-proof devices that are worth investing in, depending on your budget.

BUDGET Rs 1 LakhTelevisionIn this price range, we would recommend a 40 or 42-inch 4k smart TV. That would leave you with enough money for your other purchases and future ready with a UHD TV. BPL and Sansui both offer a fantastic 43-inch 4k smart TV for approximately Rs 40,000. If you want a larger television, then you can get the 55-inch 4k TV from TCL for around Rs 50,000.

SmartphoneThere is a plethora of options available in the mid-range segment for smartphones. In the sub Rs 15,000 price range, you can consider the Redmi Note 4 or the Honor 6x—both phones offer great performance with large 5.5-inch full HD display and good battery life. If you prefer a compact device, you can look at the Zenfone 3 Max or the Oppo A57.

LaptopMost of us seek a lightweight yet powerful laptop. Therefore, we recommend you go for a laptop with at least 8GB RAM and dedicated GPU. You can consider the Lenovo G50, Asus A555 or the HP-15 notebook—all three are priced in the sub Rs 40,000 segment. All of them have intel Core i3 processor, 1TB hard-drive and GPU with 2GB dedicated memory.

BUDGET Rs 3 LakhTelevisionIf you want a good value for money TV, then look no further than the LeEco Super3 X65 65-inch 4k Smart TV that is priced just under Rs 1 lakh. You get slim bezels with a stylish base stand, plethora of ports as well as built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. However, if you want to get a TV that stands out, consider the Samsung curved 4k smart TV that is priced around Rs 1.75 lakh.

SmartphoneSo you are willing to spend that extra few thousand to get a smartphone of your dreams. Get the Apple iPhone 7 Plus with 256GB storage for Rs 92,000 or the Google Pixel XL for just under Rs 80,000. Other options you can consider are the Samsung S7 Edge and LG’s new flagship, the LG V20.

LaptopOnce you cross the Rs 50,000 price segment in a laptop, there are options like the Apple MacBook Air 13 (Rs 96,900 for 256GB storage) as well as the fantastic Microsoft Surface 4 (Rs 96,890 for 256GB storage. However, if you want to have a larger display, then you can get the HP Envy x360, Asus GL552 or the Dell Latitude.

BUDGET Rs 5 Lakh

TelevisionIf you want the best TV viewing experience and money is no object, then you should invest in either an LG OLED TV or Samsung’s latest SUHD TV with quantum dot technology. A 55-inch TV will cost you just under Rs 3 lakh but you will get a TV viewing experience like never before.

SmartphoneWe would stick to our recommendations as in the sub Rs 3 lakh segment. When it comes to smartphones, the iPhone 7 Plus, Google Pixel, Samsung S7 Edge and LG V20 are the best smartphones you can get if you don’t have any budget restrictions.

LaptopWith a budget of around Rs 1.5 lakh for a laptop, you can get the top-of-the-line Apple MacBook Pro 13 with Touch bar, but if you want the 15-inch variant, that goes over Rs 2 lakh. If you are looking for a Windows machine, check out the ThinkPad Carbon X1 (14-inch) that is just under Rs 2 lakh and delivers top notch specifications in a sturdy design.

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